DARRELL ORVILLE WEILAND
Pilots at Oak Hl Dr, Bentonville, AR
License number
Arkansas A2020799
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
11595 Oak Hills Dr, Bentonville, AR 72712
Professional information
Mobile Fan For Hot Air Balloons
US Patent:
6227488, May 8, 2001
Filed:
Oct 1, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/940127
Inventors:
Darrell O Weiland - Bentonville AR
International Classification:
B64B 158
US Classification:
244 98
Abstract:
A mobile blower or fan is used to inflate the envelope portion of a hot air balloon. The fan includes a propeller which is driven by a gasoline/fuel engine and the engine is mounted on a wheeled base and is covered by an encompassing cage. By means of wheels attached to the base, it is possible to move the fan or blower on all types of terrain as needed.